The Harney County Cultural Coalition will meet from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.12, at the Harney County Library. Items for discussion/action will include the review and revision of HCCC by-laws. The public is welcome to attend.

Burns City Council meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at Burns City Hall, 242 S. Broadway, at 6 p.m.

Harney County Farm Bureau will be having its monthly meeting Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 5 p.m. in the basement meeting room of the courthouse. Pizza and soda will be served.

Living Well With Chronic Conditions Wednesday, Feb. 12, 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Harney County Veteran’s Clinic: Learn to successfully manage symptoms of chronic conditions like asthma, depression, diabetes, heart problems and others with the first class in this six-week series. For more information, contact Harney District Hospital’s Amy Dobson, 541-573-8318 or Michelle Steinbeck, 541-573-3339.

The Cancer Support Group is open to all cancer patients, survivors, family and support persons. Come learn and share about all types of cancer, ways to manage symptoms, treat side effects and make connections to help you navigate cancer care. The support group will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Hines City Hall meeting room.

Free cardio-kick classes are offered Wednesday evenings, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Faith Baptist Church. The classes are good for beginning to moderate workouts, and everyone is welcome. For more information call 541-573-7777.

Be a quitter…a tobacco quitter, that is! Join this support group to develop strategies to quit successfully and access all the resources available to help you. The support group will meet each Wednesday, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Harney District Hospital board annex conference room. For more information, contact Harney District Hospital’s Jamie Blute at 541-573-8342.

ALANON, a support group for friends and families of alcoholics, meets each Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Foursquare Church, 74 S. Alvord, Burns. Please use the back door on the south side of the building. All interested are welcome.

Christine Biederman, certified Yoga Nidra instructor, will introduce you to iRest Meditation, a research-based practice that is used to alleviate symptoms of insomnia, anxiety and depression. Learn some basic introductory practices at Harney County Library at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13.

Learn about a lifestyle approach to a healthier you on Thursday, Feb. 13, at noon in the Harney District Hospital board conference room. Weight management is not a quick fix or pill; it’s a way of life. Learn how to incorporate healthy habits into your lifestyle for lasting change. For details, contact HDH Dietary Manager Amy Dobson, 541-573-8318.

Free income tax preparation and assistance is available for taxpayers age 60+ and low and middle-income taxpayers of any age through the AARP Tax-Aide program. Trained volunteers will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday, Feb. 4-April 15, at the Harney County School District No. 3 administrative office to prepare tax returns or assist with questions. For more information, call Sam Caizza at 541-573-3262.

Chamber Music Bell Choir meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 393 W. A St. Bell ringers are being recruited. For information, call Carol Sawyer, 541-573-6886.

A Walking Class is held each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. indoors at the Harney County Senior and Community Services Center.

Kiwanis Club of Burns-Hines meets for a no-host luncheon at noon each Thursday at Bella Java, 314 N. Broadway in Burns.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets at noon each Thursday at Hines City Hall, 101 E. Barnes. Call 541-573-2896.

Alcoholics Anonymous holds an open, big book and discussion meeting each Thursday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Church of the Living Water.

Waggin’ Tales at Harney County Library from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. Please call the library, 541-573-6670, for an appointment to read with a dog.

Win with a ‘Red Hot Hand’ at this year’s Monte Carlo event. Join Harney District Hospital for a fun evening out, Saturday, Feb.15, at 7 p.m. at the Valley Golf Club. Try your luck at the blackjack, craps, roulette and Texas Hold ‘Em tables with Team Casino, and enjoy the no-host bar and appetizers. All proceeds from the evening will be used to purchase a wireless fetal monitoring system for Harney District Hospital’s Obstetric Department. For more information, contact Harney District Hospital’s Denise Rose, 541-573-5184.

Harney County Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Chapter will have a committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, at Glory Days. If interested in volunteering, call 541-573-3757 for more information.

The Burns Lions Club meets every Monday at noon at the Burns Elks Lodge. Those interested in serving the community are welcome.

A Walking Class is held each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. indoors at the Harney County Senior and Community Services Center.

Burns Fire Dept. meets each Monday at the Burns Fire Hall at 7 p.m.

The Hines Volunteer Fire Department meets at the Hines Fire Hall each Monday at 7 p.m. (except the last Monday of the month). Prospective members may contact Fire Chief Bob Spence at 541-573-7477 or 541-573-2251.

The American Legion Harney County Post #63 meets at 63 W. C Street the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

Harney County Watershed Council meets the third Tuesday of each month at the EOARC (Section 5) on Hwy. 205 in the conference room at 5:30 p.m.

Sylvia Rebekah Lodge meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at the I.O.O.F. Hall, 348 N. Broadway, at 6:30 p.m.

The Chamber Orchestra meets the first and third Tuesday of each month in the Burns High School Band Room, 1100 Oregon Ave., from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with Ken Peckham directing, September through November and January through March.

Harney County Preppers, a group to help people get going and stay going in their preparedness, meets the third Tuesday of the month every other month in the courthouse basement meeting room from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

An Infant/Toddler Play Group is held each Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Early Childhood Center for children ages birth to three. For more information, call 541-573-6461.

Free income tax preparation and assistance is available for taxpayers age 60+ and low and middle-income taxpayers of any age through the AARP Tax-Aide program. Trained volunteers will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday, Feb. 4-April 15. at the Harney County School District No. 3 administrative office to prepare tax returns or assist with questions. For more information, call Sam Caizza at 541-573-3262.

Harney Basin Writers meets each Tuesday from noon until 4 p.m. at the former Lincoln Junior High School in room 302. Use the front entrance, at the corner of Court Avenue and A Street. Writers of any age and writing style are welcome to attend. Readings begin at 2 p.m.

A Walking Class is held each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. indoors at the Harney County Senior and Community Services Center.

Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance Program (SHIBA) trained volunteers will be at the Harney County Senior and Community Services Center each Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 541-573-6024.

Tai Chi for Better Balance with Diane Rapaport is held each Tuesday at Harney County Senior and Community Services Center from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. — free.

Boy Scouts meet each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the LDS Church in Hines. All boys age 11 and above are welcome to participate.

Alcoholics Anonymous holds an open meeting each Tuesday at Foursquare Church, 74 S. Alvord in Burns at 7 p.m.

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